Getting to Venice by cruise ship or ferry

Arriving in Venice aboard a cruise ship or ferry from Greece or Croatia—How to get between the port and either the airport or downtown Venice

Most cruise ships to or from Venice dock at one of two nearby ports in the southwest corner of the historic center (between the Piazzale Roma parking garages and Tronchetto, just south-southwest of the train station).

The main port of Venice is called Stazione Marittima, and is where most Mediterranean cruises and other big ships dock.

Some smaller ships and ferries and hydrofoils to Croatia and Slovenia (and, in summer, even some larger boats when the Staz. Marittima's full) pull into the old S. Basilio ferry docks just to the southeast of Stazione Marittima along the Zattere.

The easiest way to figure out which one you need is, if you're just arriving in Venice, simply ask as you disembark"Stazione Marittima o San Basilio?"

If you're already in Venice and need to head to the port to catch a ship, make sure you ask beforehand which dock you want. (All things being equal, your best bet is to head first to the main Stazione Marittima; you can always make your way around to the other slip if need be.)

Travel from the Venice cruise port (Venezia Marittima) to your Venice hotel by motorboat! Book this cruise transfer for a fast, fun and hassle-free journey to central Venice. After you board the boat, sit back and take in the sights of Venice as you glide through the Venetian lagoon.

Transfer services are available seven days a week for one to six people and six pieces of luggage. When making a booking, you will need to advise your cruise details and your Venice hotel details (if applicable). Your transfer will be confirmed within 24 hours of booking and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. It's that easy!Your boat from the Marittima cruise port will alter its route (when possible) to drop you off at the most convenient stop to your Venice hotel. See the Itinerary section below for list of stops.

Travel from central Venice to the Venice cruise port (Venezia Marittima ) in style by motorboat! Book this shared transfer for a fast, fun and hassle-free journey to the Venice cruise terminal. Board your motorboat, sit back and take in the sights as you glide along the Venetian lagoon.

This shared boat transfer from to the Marittima Cruise Port will alter its route (when possible) to pick you up at the most convenient stop to your Venice hotel. See the Itinerary section below for list of stops. Please provide your Venice cruise ship details and Venice hotel details on booking. Your shared boat transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. 24 to 48 hours prior to your transfer, you will be required to call the supplier directly (the contact number will be provided on your travel voucher) to reconfirm exact pickup time and place. It's that easy!

Travel from your Venice City Hotel to Venice cruise port (Venezia Marittima or San Basilio) in style onboard a by private motorboat! Book this transfer for a fast, fun and hassle free journey to Venice cruise terminal. Board your motor boat, sit back and take in the sights as you glide along the Venetian lagoon. Traveling by private motorboat is the only way to depart Venice in style!

Transfer services are available 7 days a week. When making a booking, you will need to advise your cruise details and your Venice hotel details. Your transfer will be confirmed within 24 hours of booking and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the hostess. It's that easy!You can choose from 2 different transfer options: • Meet and Greet service: If your hotel does not have its own private pier the representative will meet you in the hotel lobby and take you to the closet embarkation point for your private motorboat departure transfer. If your hotel has its own private pier you will board your private motorboat departure transfer alone and the representative will meet you at the cruise pier and take you to the departure terminal at Venice port. • Full Service: Representative will meet you at your hotel lobby and stay with you until you arrive at the departure terminal at Venice port.Worry-free Shore Excursion:We will ensure your timely return to Venice for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. See our terms and conditions for full details.Price is per person, based on 6 adults per car/vehicle.Due to the Hotel Marriot location (Isola delle Rose), transfer to/from this Hotel are subjected to a surcharge of €20, payable on spot

There is only one way to travel from Venice cruise port (Venezia Marittima or San Basilio) to your Venice city hotel by private motorboat! Book this cruise transfer for a fast, fun and hassle-free journey to your hotel. Board your motorboat, sit back and take in the sights of Venice as you glide along the Venetian lagoon. Traveling by private motorboat is the only way to arrive in Venice!

Transfer services are available 7 days a week for 1 to 6 people and 6 pieces of luggage. When making a booking, you will need to advise your cruise details and your Venice hotel details (if applicable). Your transfer will be confirmed within 24 hours of booking and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the hostess. It's that easy!You can choose from 2 different transfer options: • Meet and Greet service: Representative will meet you at the arrival terminal and take you to the pier embarkation point for your private motorboat arrival transfer. • Full Service: Representative will meet you at the arrival terminal and stay with you until you arrive at your hotel.Price is per person, based on 6 adults per car/vehicle.Due to the Hotel Marriot location (Isola delle Rose), transfer to/from this Hotel are subjected to a surcharge of €20, payable on spot

The easiest and fastest way to reach your hotel in Venice and surroundings area

Quick and easy transfer service from Venice Cruise Terminal San Basilio and Marittima to your hotel in Venice island or surroundings Our licensed assistant will meet you at the platform smiling and will escort you to make your transfer a wonderful experience, quick and easy. Dont waste your time looking for a bus or for a taxi choose this transfer service and start immediately to enjoy our beautiful city. Transfers from Cruise Terminal to Venice or surroundings area inlcude; • Hotels in Venice town and surroundings islands • Services included : meet greet at the cruise terminal , assistance, private deluxe water taxi to hotel or closest pier • Duration : approximately 30 minutes ride • Capacity from 1 - 6 pax with 6-8 bags

Enjoy with this Private Transfer a Hassle-Free pick up from Venice Airport Marco Polo (VCE) to Venice Cruise Terminal (VTP). Vehicles from 1 to 8 passengers.

Pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people) hassle free from Venice Marco Polo airport to Venice Cruise Terminal (VTP). When arriving from the cruise avoid the long lines for taking your luggage at cruise terminal and waiting for taxis at taxi park. The driver will be waiting for you at disembarking dock, showing a placard with your name and to take you to Marco Polo airport fast and hassle free or vice versa. A personalized service with luxury vehicles. Just show your voucher to the driver. This service is a one way transfer for arrival or departure to and from the airport.

Take a water boat tour along the Grand Canal of Venice. Learn Venetian history and culture and savor tales and anecdotes about the most famous buildings and people that once lived along the most beautiful "highway" of the world.

Venice was built to be lived from the water and the Grand Canal is the most important and best known arterial water road in Venice. Everything about Venice is evocative, atmospheric and charming and the Grand Canal is the very heart of this. Get ready to be blown away and enjoy our tour along the Grand Canal discovering Venice from a different perspective.Sit on our water boat and enjoy all the stories and comments regarding Venice and its Palaces our knowledgeable and qualified tour guide will tell. Learn Venice history and culture and savor tales and anecdotes about the most famous building and people that once lived along the most beautiful âhigh wayâ of the world. The tour will start and end in Saint Markâs Square and proceed to an âunconventionalâ way, showing you all the splendor of the âminor Veniceâ. Then our journey will continue through Venice minor canals. In the Venice secluded by the masses, getting a full overview of the city. We will then return to the Grand Canal and proceed straight to the whole Canal, going back to Saint Mark.Going slow, the haze rising on the water and you will see the best of Venice with no noise: Visiting Venice - the grand canal â in this way will be breathtaking, one of the most spectacular sights in the world.

Venice is, without a doubt, one of the most glorified and romantic cities in the world and thus one of the most desired destinations. A pleasant 3-hour boat ride from Pula, Croatia, takes you to magnificent Venice to help make your vacation a spectacular experience. During the afternoon you can enjoy your free time with individual activities, have lunch, and take a gondola or water taxi ride, all with this 14-hour day trip.

Venice, a gorgeous city on the water, surrounded by water. If you are looking for an amazing experience, impressed on your mind forever after, this tour is undoubtedly for you!Enjoy a one-hour boat tour around Venice, while sipping a glass of spritz at dusk. Admire what lays in front of you: bright colors painting water and buildings, surrounded by a sky full of passion and brightness.Meet our representatives at 18:45 to get on board our panoramic boat for a scenic route in front of St. Marks Square, along the canals surrounding the Southern part of the city. Admire St. Andrews fortress, the sea entrance to Venice, to be back in St. Marks Basin right in time for the most romantic and unforgettable Venice at sunset picture. Disembark at 20:15.

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Stop At: Laguna di Venezia, Veneto

Enjoy a one-hour boat tour around Venice, while sipping a glass of spritz at dusk. Admire what lays in front of you: bright colors painting water and buildings, surrounded by a sky full of passion and brightness.Meet our representatives at 18:45 to get on board our panoramic boat for a scenic route in front of St. Marks Square, along the canals surrounding the Southern part of the city. Admire St. Andrews fortress, the sea entrance to Venice, to be back in St. Marks Basin right in time for the most romantic and unforgettable Venice at sunset picture. Disembark at 20:15.

Board a cruiser for a 4-hour tour to escape from the crowd of Venice and explore the most famous Venetian islands: Murano, Burano and Torcello.

Enjoy the Lagoon of Venice and the most gorgeous islands situated in its northern side: Murano, Burano and Torcello. Murano is known around the world for its glass blowing art. Burano made famous for its hand made laces and its colored houses. Torcello was the first human settlement in the lagoon that was established around the 5th century with its beautiful byzantine churches. The major monuments in Torcello are the little cozy byzantine church of Santa Fosca with its beautiful portico, and the bigger Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta with its famous mosaic that inspired Dante Alighieri for his Divine Comedy. Not to forget the large Baptistery (now visible as a few ruins) positioned right in front of the Basilica.

Enjoy this completely private 1 hour disposition in a private boat and discover Venice from the water.Venice is one of the only cities in the world that havent suffered a change in their whole existence. What you can see nowadays in Venice is the same you could see (in architectural terms), 600 years ago.The city is built in more than 100 little islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic sea.You will enjoy a 1 hour private disposition in a private boat, with whom you will discover the beautiful city of Venice from the water. Go across the Grand Canal and the main spots of Venice.Possibility of adding more hours.It is possible to arrange pick up from your hotel or place of choice in Venice.

Go for a swim in Venice lagoon! Your captain will take you to the best places of the lagoon, places known only by the real Venetians and where the water is crystal clear!

Enjoy one of the most unique experiences in Venice: swimming in the lagoon. Your captain will take you to the best places in the lagoon, places known only by the real Venetians and where the water is crystal clear. In fact, water of Venice lagoon is kept clean by the sea currents, which means that it is exchanged every six hours and in some areas it's very fresh and crystal clear. Relax on board of a Bora cruiser, enjoy the view of Venice from the water while reaching the open lagoon. The Bora cruise is equipped with a swimming platform with ladder for an easy get out from the water. A fresh water shower is available on board for a quick rinse. Of course life jackets for adults and children are on board and at your disposal.

A complete itinerary around and through the lagoon city to enjoy a unique charming experience.

There is no doubt that Venice was built to be seen from the water where it is at its most spectacular and magnificient. Take time to have a guided private boat tour to discover the charm and silence of the canals of Venice immersed in their shadows and reflexes. Observe the silhouettes of ancient rooftops against limpid skies. Glide down the Grand Canal with centuries-old palaces on either sides... a magic synthesis to the rhythm of the waves! Meet our guide at designated meeting point to board our private boat. The itinenary goes along the Grand Canal and small side canals through vibrant neighbourhoods, bridges, squares and secret gardens. A true Venetian experience not to be missed.

Experience this private, 4 hour sightseeing cruise tour of Murano and Burano Islands. You will be picked up from your hotel in Venice at 09:00am, then driven to your private boat, where you will board the Bora boat, meet your captain and depart. On this tour, you will see the islands of San Giorgio Maggiore, San Servolo, San Lazzaro degli Armeni, SantElena Gardens, and the Arsenal, before taking a tour of the Murano and Burano Islands. On the islands, you will get to see the glassblowing furnaces and colorful residence that have made the islands famous. Bottled water is included on this tour and you will have a complimentary drive back to your hotel.

Take some of your time to explore the Lagoon of Venice and experience it like a local. Discover the beauties hosted in two of its most marvellous islands: Murano and Burano. You will leave the Venice area and cruise to the islands of San Giorgio Maggiore, San Servolo, San Lazzaro degli Armeni, SantElena Gardens, and the Arsenal, before reaching Murano island, world famous for its glassblowing furnaces. Murano boasts a long and still thriving tradition dating back to 1291. That is when glass artisans moved their kilns from the old city center. Exploring the island on foot, you will stop at a glass factory to watch a skilled glass blower create works of art. View the magnificent splendor of Muranos palaces and veneto-byzantine style churches, some with mosaics and ornamental motifs designed in the 12th century. You will board your boat again then head toward Burano, a tiny island in northern lagoon of Venice. Burano island is famous for its typical handmade laces and colorful houses. It's still common to see fishermen repairing their traditional nets in front of their little two-story houses. Streets are very narrow and each house has a different bright color to identify it by the fishermen from the outer lagoon. Once you arrive back on land, you will be driven back to your hotel in Venice.

Explore the islands of the Venetian Lagoon on a 4-hour cruise around Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Jump off to discover the glass-blowing workshops of Murano. See the brightly painted houses of Burano. Experience a more authentic Venice in Torcello.

Climb aboard a gran turismo boat for a half-day tour of the islands of the Venetian Lagoon. Your excursion starts from the waterfront of St. Marks, and circumnavigates the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore and the Lido.Continue to the enchanting islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello in the heart of the northern lagoon, and discover a more authentic side to Venice. After sailing past San Giorgio Maggiore, the public gardens, and the tip of Sant'Elena, arrive at Murano, known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. Enjoy a 40-minute visit to one of the glass factories.Next, go to the picturesque island of Burano, famous for its lace and fishermen's houses painted in bright colors. Disembark the boat for a 30-minute stroll along the side of canals, before traveling on to Torcello. Here, you will be at the site of the earliest center of civilization in the estuary. The cathedral, with its magnificent mosaics, and the church of Santa Fosca remain as testimony of its former glory.

Enjoy magnificent views of the Venice islands on a 1.5-hour sunset cruise. Head out in the cool of the evening and float across St Marks Basin, past the island of Guidance in the Venetian Lagoon, and out toward the age-old island monasteries. Admire the tranquil waters as you glide along, and as the sun sits heavy on the horizon. After the ride, you will arrive in a restored Venetian palace to drink a glass of Prosecco or a soft drink sitting in their beautiful garden.

Step aboard your boat near San Zaccaria Church in Venice, and enjoy fine views of the city from the water as you embark on your cruise. Marvel at the ancient waterside buildings and bridges as you glide across St Marks Basin, past the island of Giudecca and into the Venetian Lagoon.

Cruise gracefully past the ancient monasteries on San Clemente, San Servolo and San Lazzaro degli Armeni islands, as the suns rays cast an orange glow over the Italian brickwork. These small islands sit a little south of the city itself and have been home to monks, pilgrims, crusaders and soldiers for centuries.

Cruise toward the small island of SantAndrea, home since the 16th century to a large fortress that was built to defend the city and protect it from attack. Let the crew navigate you expertly along as the sun sits heavy on the horizon, leaving you time to take advantage of the spectacular light to take as many photographs as you like.

Then, continue to the island of Vignole, a pleasant setting enjoyed by both the Romans and Venetians as a vacation destination. Finally, cruise towards its neighbor, SantErasmo, a place once used as a port for the islands in the Venetian Lagoon. Today, SantErasmo is best known for its fresh fruit and vegetables that are grown in abundance. After 1.5-hours out on the water, return to the start point where your cruise finishes.

The tour will stop in a typical Venetian Palace to give you the chance to sit in a beautiful and peaceful garden and drink a glass of prosecco or soft drink.

Enjoy Venice Lagoon like locals do. Be introduced to Venice Lagoon's most fascinating corners, mostly unknown to the general public.

Take some time to explore the beauties of the Lagoon of Venice and its places full of history. The lagoon's fortifications can only be reached by private boat. They offer a rare view of Venice, usually out of reach of mass tourism. The fortification system of the lagoon of Venice with this tour includes: Forte SantAndrea (St. Andrews Fort), built in the second half of the 16th century rising above the Lido island port entrance. Torre Massimiliana (Maximilian Tower) of SantErasmo island, built by Austrians during the second half of the 18th century and Forte Vecchio (Old Fort) of Treporti, which used to control the water access to the northern part of the lagoon. The lagoon fortifications were built by the Serenissima Republic of Venice, by French and Austrian empires to protect the city and the lagoon. In the year 810 the lagoon itself, difficult to navigate due to the presence of shoals and sandbanks, was the main safeguard for the city of Venice. With the growing influence of the Serenissima Republic, the protection of the city was entrusted to the fleet of the Arsenal with a function of a fortress and garrison house. Centuries later several other defensive structures were also built around the lagoon.

Can you imagine seeing wineries in the middle of a lagoon? Cruise from Venice to several islands where grapes are still cultivated to make a really unique wine.

Have the pleasure to enjoy two wine tastings on the Lagoon of Venice. Depart from St. Mark's area to reach SantErasmo island, the vegetable garden of Venice. Here some important vineyards have been created to produce a tasty white wine. This tasting is in a garden facing the lagoon among fruit trees and cultivated grounds. Get back on board proceed along SantErasmo island to reach the small and picturesque island of Mazzorbo, connected by a wooden bridge to the more famous Burano. In Mazzorbo lies the Venissa wine resort with its ancient vegetable garden, as well as the native vineyards of Venice. On this unique island, in fact, the ancient Venetian vines, cultivated during the Serenissima Republic, have been wisely replanted and only recently rediscovered. The wine has a slightly salty taste as grapes absorb some from the ground making it very tasty and different from SantErasmos island white wine.

Explore the islands of the Venice Lagoon on a 4-hour cruise around: Murano, world known for glass-making, Burano for the hand-made lace and its colorful houses, and also discover a more authentic side to Venice in Torcello island.

Climb aboard a boat with a professional guide for a half-day tour around Venice islands.Enjoy the islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello in the heart of the northern lagoon, and discover a more authentic Venice side. You will pass near San Giorgio Maggiore, the public gardens, Sant'Elena and then arrive at Murano, known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. Enjoy 40 minutes to visit one of the glass factories.After that, return to sea and go to the picturesque island of Burano, famous for its lace and fishermen's houses painted in bright colors. Disembark the boat for 35 minutes and stroll along the side of canals.Then, get back on board, after 10 minutes of navigation you can admire Torcello island, here you will be at the site of the earliest center of civilization in the estuary, don`t forget to observe the cathedral, with its magnificent mosaics, and the church of Santa Fosca, remain as testimony of its former glory.

See another side to Venice on a 4-hour private tour of the churches and cloisters around the Venetian Lagoon. Scout out places of worship on islands such as San Lazzaro degli Armeni and San Giorgio Maggiore, and hear about the nuns and monks who once lived and prayed there. Transport is by private boat, which seats up to five people.

Admire the beauties of the Lagoon of Venice, while exploring the islands of San Lazzaro degli Armeni and San Francesco del Deserto. Start your tour with a pickup from your Venice hotel, and then head toward the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, just across the famous San Marco basin. As you travel by boat, look out for the Palladian façade of the islands church, which welcomes people to the island. A breathtaking view of Venice awaits from the top of the churchs bell tower.Cruise toward Venice Lido to discover San Lazzaro degli Armeni, an island that was dedicated to St. Lazarus, the patron saint of lepers. Hear how a community of Armenian monks settled there at the beginning of the 18th century, and transformed the old, decayed church building into a monastery.Pass the islands of SantAndrea and SantErasmo on your way to San Francesco del Deserto, home to an ancient friary. Learn how the friary was founded by St. Francis of Assisi in the 13th century, and how the so-called miracle of the birds took place.After four hours of cruising around the island, your tour finishes with a drop-off at the start point.

Have the pleasure to cruise around a Venice unspoiled Lagoon to admire its hidden gems. Board the Bora boat and cruise around the northern islands of Venice: La Certosa, that offers a considerable environmental heritage, especially for its vegetation. A truly oasis of peace. Passing by the island of Le Vignole, another cultivated island, reach to Sant' Erasmo island and its typical salt marshes. Nowadays it is still considered the vegetable garden of Venice for its extensive cultivations, especially for its typical carciofo violetto (violet artichoke). This island is very important to the ecology of the lagoon as it helps water exchange, moderates wave action and hosts a flourishing vegetation. The cruise continues towards the Northern Lagoon, where local fish farms and the villages of Treporti, Lio Piccolo, Lio Maggiore and Le Mesole can be visited. This whole area is full of beauty and charm, undisputed kingdom of a rich flora and lacustrine fauna, characterized by the presence of pink flamingos.

Experience a special evening in Venice as the city reveals her true charms. Learn to row on the Grand Canal and explore some of the smaller canals.

Experience a special evening in Venice as the city reveals her true charms. Learn to row on the Grand Canal and explore some of the smaller canals.Slow the pace just a bit and Venices canals will reveal their elegance. Experience a peaceful evening during this 1.5-hour activity, and row along the Grand Canal as the sun sets.Explore the maze of side canals, no longer agitated by the days traffic. Admire the reflections of the gleaming lights of the centuries-old palaces along the canals.The Vogata di Sera Evening Row begins at sunset with a lesson on the Grand Canal and passages down smaller side canals. For anyone dining in the Cannaregio area, a drop off after the activity may be possible.

There is no doubt that Venice was built to be seen from the water where it is at its most spectacular and magnificient. A guided private boat tour to discover the charm and silence of the canals of Venice immersed in their shadows and reflexes. Observe the silhouettes of ancient rooftops against limpid skies. Glide down the Grand Canal with centuries-old palaces on either sides... a magic synthesis to the rhythm of the waves! Meet our guide at designated meeting point to board our private boat. The itinenary goes along the Grand Canal and small side canals through vibrant neighbourhoods, bridges, squares and secret gardens. A true Venetian experience not to be missed.

Visit Venice from a unique and privileged perspective: book this motorboat tour to cruise through the Grand Canal and see the most important sites of the city. Your tour guide will be happy to guide your through all the beauties you'll see along the way.

This private tour of Venice is the perfect one for you if you have limited time to spend in the city and want to see the most important and picturesque sites from a privileged and really unique perspective.You will meet your private guide at Piazza San Marco and will then board a motorboat to start a 1-hour "cruise" through the Grand Canal. Your guide will give you detailed into and explanations of the main monuments and spots you will see on the way, and will be happy to answer all the questions and curiosities you might have. Can you think of a better way to visit this wonderful city?

See the City of Love at its most charming on this 2-hour sunset cruise in Venice. Climb aboard a traditional Venetian boat, and then, with an expert skipper-guide, glide across the Venetian Lagoon. Cruise through St Mark's Basin and alongside the Venetian Lido, passing some of the areas idyllic islands. Then, unwind with half a bottle of Prosecco and watch the sky morph into beautiful shades of red, orange and pink. Numbers are limited to 11 people per boat, ensuring a more intimate, small-group experience.

Choose the departure time that best suits your schedule, and then make your own way to the Ospedale vaporetto (water bus) stop in central Venice.Meet your local skipper-guide and board your beautiful Venetian boat, either a sampierotta which is use for 4 or less people (fishing boat) or a bragozzo (two-masted trawler), for groups of more than 5 people. Calmly drift away from the UNESCO-listed city and out onto the shimmering waters of the Venetian Lagoon to begin your panoramic boat ride around Venice and its picturesque islands.Cruise across the lagoons still waters, gliding smoothly through St Mark's Basin toward the nearby island of Sant'Andrea. Be rewarded with stunning views of St Mark's Basilica as you pass through the basin, and admire Forte di SantAndrea, a statuesque, 16th-century fortress, when you reach Sant'Andrea. Then, take in the rural landscape of Vignole.Continue along Venice Lido, a 6.8 mile-long (11 km) sandbar that is nestled between the Venetian Lagoon and the Adriatic Sea, toward the remote islands of San Lazzaro degli Armeni, San Servolo, San Clemente, Le Grazie, Giudecca, and San Giorgio Maggiore.Sit back and relax as your skipper-guide pauses the boat in an idyllic spot between Giudecca and San Giorgio. Hear the pop of corks as your boat bobs lazily on the water. With half a bottle of Prosecco per person, sip on a glass of sparkling, Italian wine (or a soft drink, if you prefer) and savor the taste as you watch the sun begin to slip behind the horizon.With your camera in hand, marvel at the brilliant reds, oranges and pinks that spill out across the sky, casting a warm glow over the lagoon and the nearby Salute Church and St Marks Square.After the sun has set, savor the last of your Prosecco and hear tales about Venices rich history from your driver-guide as you return to the city by way of St Elena and the Arsenale.Your tour then concludes back at the original departure point.Please note: from December to February, there is a maximum of 4 passenger per booking

Our daily, multilingual excursion has a total duration of approximately 4 hours and 20 minutes, thus giving you the oppurtunity of visiting the most famous among the Islands of the Lagoon: Murano, Burano and Torcello.Comfortably seated in our panoramic boats you will enjoy a relaxed boat ride along the Lagoon escorted by our qualified multilingual Tour-guides who will give you a commentary about the History of this very particular environment.The excursion will first lead you to visit the Island of Murano known throughour the world for its Glassmaking Art where you will watch a free demonstation of the Glass Blowing.The excursion will then continue to Burano the most picturesque of the Venetian Islands famous for its Hand crafted lace.Last stop will be the Island of Torcello, the earliest center of civilization in the Lagoon before the rise of the Repuplic of Venice.At the end of the visit you will return to St. Mark's Square

First stop in Murano (approx. 40 minutes) includes a visit to a Glass Factory with a short demonsration of the Glass blowing Art.The stop in Burano (approx. 40 minutes) will allow you to have free time to stroll around on you own and purchase the local products.The last stop of your trip will be the Island of Torcello, where in the 35/40 minutes stop you will have the time to admire the Venitian-Byzantine Cathedral of Santa maria Assunta with its magnificen mosaic "The Last Jodgement" and the Church of Santa Fosca dating back to the XII Century.Food and drinks not includedMultilingual live Tour-Escort on board includedBoat transportation between the islands includedTicket and visit to Torcello Cathedral not included

A full day cruise around the lagoon of Venice in a quiet athmosphere among beautiful landscapes, wild nature and fishing villages.

Enjoy the Lagoon of Venice like a local while visiting the southern lagoon fishing villages: Pellestrina and Chioggia. Cruise from Venice to Lido passing by the island of Poveglia, a former quarantine station, to reach the village of Malamocco, the first home of the Doge of Venice. You'll pass in front of the port entrance of Alberoni, famous for its beautiful golf course, and reach the thinner island of Pellestrina, which includes the villages of San Pietro in Volta and Pellestrina itself. The whole island is protected from the sea by an imposing stone barrier, called a murazzi, built by the Venetian Republic to prevent the sea from wearing out lagoon levees. The 6 mile (10 km) stretch of murazzi from Pellestrina to Cà Roman stands alone to separate the lagoon and the Adriatic Sea. Before crossing the port to Chioggia, it is possible to stop for some bird-watching at the uncontaminated natural reserve of Cà Roman. The last stop is Chioggia, still a fishing village. This city, very similar to Venice, is characterized by its many bridges and canals.

Reach Lazzaretto Nuovo by private boat and visit the Benedictine Monastery. Get back on board to reach SantErasmo for a wine tasting. Lunch in a typical restaurant in Torcello. Return in Venice.

Have the pleasure to experience the Lagoon of Venice like a local.Departure from San Marco area on board of our vintage Bora Boat Cruiser and its captain. Explore the Lagoon of Venice and be surprised by its astonishing beauty, while reaching Lazzaretto Nuovo. Founded during the Middle Age, the Benedictine Monastery of this island was converted in a hospital for people affected by leprosy, after a decree of the Serenissima Republic. Later, get back on board to reach the island of SantErasmo for an unforgettable wine tasting. At the end, lunch in a typical Venetian restaurant in Torcello Island. After the lunch, return to the departure point in Venice city center.

Meet your tour guide in the public square of Venice to begin your 4.5-hour tour in the Venetian Islands. Visit the enchanting islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello by boat. Your local guide will accompany you through the best and most-characteristic places of the Venetian Lagoon. Watch master glassblowers at work at a glass factory in Murano. Learn the history of the oldest inhabited island of Venice. See lace shops in Burano and photograph the most colorful island of Venice. Get explanations about the history and culture of Venice and its islands along the way. Maximum group size is 40.

Your tour will show you the most beautiful parts of the Venetian Lagoon in the comfort of a reliable and fast boat, which will lead you first to Murano, the glassmakers island; then Burano, famous for its crochet works; Torcello; and finally Saint Marks Square, the heart of Venice. During your tour your guide will explain the history and the culture of Venice and its islands and answer your questions and help you.Your tour stops first in Murano, where you can see the glass-blowing demonstration. A long and still-thriving tradition, this art has involved whole generations of Murano residents. Starting from the Middle Ages, glassmakers have been developing a personal style so that you can see the difference between one glassmaker and another and recognize the brand.Your tour continues to Burano. The heart of this island is Baldassarre Galuppis Square, which is the only square of the island. Buranos bell tower is well-known because it is leaning. This characteristic occurred due to a structural failure of the stilts under the tower. Here you will see sailors colorful houses. Burano is famous for its crochet works, but also for its small, brightly painted houses which are popular with artists.The next stop is Torcello, one of the most ancient and rich settlements of the lagoon where you can enjoy the Square, Santa Foscas Church, Ponte del Diaolo and many more interesting places.You will have approximately 45 minutes on each island. Once you have experienced Torcellos specialties, your tour ends in Saint Marks Square, the heart of Venice. Here you can stroll around immersed in art, history, and astonishing views including the square, the bell tower, colonnades and much more.

Journey down the canal on this 1 hour small group tour in a motor-boat with multilingual hostess along the Grand Canal, the most beautiful street in the world. Slightly more than 3 km long and between 20 and 70 metres wide, the Grand Canal divides the city in two parts and carries the bulk of Venetian transportation, be it private boats, vaporetti (water buses), water taxis or the famous gondolas. Choose from one of 4 departure times when you book.

At your chosen time, meet your guide at the dock near the Royal Gardens Gate. The itinerary starts from St.Marks basin, from where you can admire San Giorgio Maggiore, a 16th-century Benedictine church on the island of the same name, which is one of the three Churches designed by Andrea Palladio and visible from St.Mark: the Church of the Redentore (Redeemer) and the Church of Santa Maria della Presentazione is better known as Le Zitelle.The Grand Canal is lined on either side by palaces, churches, hotels, and other public buildings in Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance styles. Following the path, you can admire some properties of the important noble venetian families, for instance Palazzo Gritti and Palazzo Corner on the right side, and Palazzo Flangini on the left side. A little further on, on the opposite side, Ca Vendramin Calergi: the architecturally distinguished building was the home of many prominent people through history, and is remembered as the place where composer Richard Wagner died. Currently, it is home to the Venice Casino. Ever on the left, Ca dOro, one of the older palaces in the city, it is known as Ca' d'Oro ("golden house") due to the gilt and polychrome external decorations which once adorned its walls.After the bow of the Canal, you will come face-to-face with one of the most famous attraction in the world: the Rialto Bridge. For centuries the Rialto has been the primary financial and commercial center of Venice. Several other palaces facing on the Grand Canal: Ca Farsetti and Palazzo Cavalli, headquartes of the Municipality of Venice, and, following the path, Ca' Foscari, the palace of the Foscari family. Passing under the Accademia bridge, you can admire, on the left, Palazzo Cavalli Franchetti and Palazzo Barbaro, following on the right, Ca Dario well known as accursed Palace.The tour finish where it starts: on St.Marks Basin, with a 360° wonderful view of the city, between the Santa Maria della Salute Church and Doges Palace, the most iconic building of the city.At the end of the tour, the boat will return to the dock.